As the tail of the #NoKingsProtest makes its way into the Seattle Center we just want say thank you to the tens of thousands of peaceful people who came out today.

I just got back from the Trump parade and I have to say it was legitimately the worst executed mass attendance event I’ve ever seen One overarching thought: how do you spend $80 million and fumble the basics? Many more thoughts - 🧵 🧵 🧵

#CABudget Update: #CALeg sent their version of the 2025 Budget Act (SB 101) to the governor yesterday — he has 12 days to sign it. The Leg will aim to pass the rest of the budget package by June 27 so that the full budget deal is ready to sign by the end of the 12-day window.

Rather than course correct, Senate Republican leaders are rushing to advance a bill that is in some ways even more destructive and harmful than the unpopular House Republican bill. The Senate must reject it.

Not enough people are talking about how HR 1, the Big Beautiful Bill, will grow government bureaucracy Americans are already reeling under insurance red tape & HR 1 is about to make it much worse. Here are just a few examples of what red tape looks like in the real world. A 🧵

The big health care debate that hasn't happened yet: Whether to extend enhanced ACA premium tax credits that expire at the end of this year. Our new poll shows support for extension across the political spectrum, from Democrats to MAGA.

Hospitals are the most powerful interest group lobbying against Medicaid cuts. One can imagine an outcome where hospitals, especially rural hospitals, get additional funding, but cuts that shift costs to states and leave more people uninsured still go through.

Some Senators are floating the idea of a relief fund to help rural hospitals hurt by Medicaid cuts. A relief fund could help hospitals, and preserve access to care for rural residents. But, a hospital relief fund does nothing for people who lose Medicaid and end up uninsured.

If a little-known provision in the Big Beautiful Bill becomes law, you might need to be a millionaire — or even a billionaire — to sue the government for violating your rights. You read that right.

In a graphic video that has since gone viral on social media, about 7 or more masked men wearing U.S. Border Patrol vests are seen violently detaining a Santa Ana father before forcing him into the back of an unmarked car. Details: ktla.com/news/local-new…

As Congress debates the federal budget, the Senate’s proposal makes one thing clear: millions of people will lose so that the wealthiest few can gain. ⚡ We share more in our latest commentary: calbudgetcenter.org/news/senate-bu…

The "one big beautiful bill," which would leave some 16m uninsured, is making people say some ugly things. Sen. McConnell: "They'll get over it." Sen. Ernst: "Well, we all are going to die." CMS Administrator Oz: "Prove that you matter."

#CABudget Update: A lot of budget action is expected over the next several days. #CALeg ✅ 6/25: Assembly & Senate budget hearings ✅ 6/27 & 30: Assembly & Senate floor votes on 2025-26 budget package ✅ Late June & early July: Governor signs bills into law

.California Budget & Policy Center’s Mauricio Torres is an incredible talent in the comms field not to mention overall amazing human. Congrats, MT on this Capitol Weekly recognition, truly can’t wait for you to be my boss one day 🤩 capitolweekly.net/rising-stars-m…

Our own Mauricio Torres was named one of Capitol Weekly's Rising Stars! 🤩 "Whether he’s deciphering policy language or hiking renowned trails... Torres approaches it all with confidence, curiosity and a deep connection to the communities he serves." capitolweekly.net/rising-stars-m…

As Senate Republican leaders rush their bill to a vote, they are focused on band-aid fixes to clear process hurdles. Instead, they should stop moving forward with harmful legislation that takes health care away from millions of people. 🧵

But the core of what’s happening remains the same: the Senate is rushing through a bill that would leave millions uninsured by cutting #Medicaid & marketplace coverage by hundreds of billions of dollars. cbpp.org/research/healt…

Remember that controversial construction minimum wage provision from yesterday's budget hearings? Nevermind. New from Lindsey Holden, Eric He and I for subscribers: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/0…

May Revenues came in $1.078 billion above the month's projections; for fiscal year to date, they're $1.109 billion above forecast. Details: dof.ca.gov/wp-content/upl… (NOTE: These additional revenues were incorporated in budget legislation approved earlier today.)

Has there ever been a bigger direct attack on rural America by rural America's own elected representatives? How are rural Americans going to get their health needs met when hospitals close their doors and services evaporate as federal Medicaid funding dries up?